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‘No deal yet’ for cricket’s Champions Trophy format

LAHORE: The saga of next year’s cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying Thursday that no agreement has been reached on a proposed “hybrid” format allowing India to play their matches outside host nation Pakistan. &nbs...

Sarfaraz Ahmed issues clarification on retirement plan

RAWALPINDI: After his previous statement triggered speculations about his potential retirement from international cricket, former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed said that it would be his “personal decision” whether to quit or not. The e...

Shaheen Afridi becomes first Pakistani to take 100 wickets in each format

KARACHI: Pakistan’s pace sensation Shaheen Afridi added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in each of cricket’s three international formats. Afridi reached the landmark dur...

South Africa beats Pakistan by 11 runs in first T20I

DURBAN: South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Kingsmead Stadium yesterday. Pakistan could score 172 runs in their 20 overs at the loss of 8 wickets. Skipper Muhammad Rizwan’s 74 runs off 62 ba...

TCF’s 21st annual golf tournament: A drive for education, empowering futures

KARACHI: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) conducted its 21st Annual Golf Tournament, at the prestigious Karachi Golf Club, Karsaz. This year’s tournament was not just an exciting sporting event; it was a chance for participants to make a lasting i...

52nd National Athletics Championship concludes in Multan

MULTAN: The 52nd National Athletics Championship wrapped up at Ayub Stadium in Multan, drawing around 600 athletes from across Pakistan for a vibrant display of skill, competition, and national pride. Organized by the Pakistan Armed Forces in collabo...

Pakistan to host exciting opening matches

KARACHI: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule has been officially revealed, with the tournament set to commence on February 19. Karachi is poised to host the opening ceremony, and the first match will feature the host nation, Pakistan, facing off a...

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti opens up about Mbappe’s struggles

DUBAI: French football star Kylian Mbappe has struggled to reach the performance levels that were expected when he signed for Real Madrid, but he has been working hard to return to his old-self, acknowledged coach Carlo Ancelotti. After missing a pen...

Haris Rauf nominated for ICC player of the month award for Nov 2024

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month award. Among the shortlisted players is Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, who earned the nomination based on his stellar performances in Octo...

Zimbabwe beats Pakistan by 2 wickets in final T20I

BULAWAYO: Zimbabwe shattered Pakistan’s hopes of a series whitewash as they defeated the guests by two wickets yesterday in the final T20I at Queens Sports Club. Debutant Tinotenda Maposa backed his bowling figures of 1/12 with a match-winning...

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Customs Seize Smuggled Honda Civic from Karachi’s NMB Wharf

KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Pakistan Customs has seized a smuggled and duty-unpaid Honda Civic car from the NMB Wharf area of Karachi following credible intelligence regarding its illegal importation. According to the official s...

Narrative Warfare and Media Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Response to Disinformation During the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict

Regional tensions have always been a top headline in International and National media. From Russia- Ukraine issue to Pak-India conflict the world has been witnessing many great challenges and upheavals among nations. The traditional means of war has...

Abandoned Government School buildings turn into drug dens in Sher Shah Colony

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Ombudsman Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Aftab Ahmed Khatri, Regional Director of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh (POS) for Keamari District/West Karachi, along with Salahuddin Siddiqui, conducted an inspection of the...

Awareness seminar held in Karachi on Right to Self-Determination Day for Kashmir

KARACHI: An awareness seminar was organized in Karachi on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day by the Youth Forum for Kashmir – Karachi Regional Office (YFK-KRO). Political, social, religious and media personalities attended the even...
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